Assignment Editor

Position Title
Assignment Editor (Regional), CBC Quebec (English Services) (On-site)

Status Of Employment
Permanent

Position Language Requirement
English, French

Language Skills
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date
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This role requires full-time on-site presence.
Your role
CBC Quebec is looking for an Assignment Editor (Regional) for English services, based in our newsroom in Montreal.

You will assign and coordinate the work of our journalists assigned to local coverage in Montreal and the province of Quebec for all formats: video, audio and text on digital and broadcast platforms.

As an editorial leader in the newsroom, you will determine story angles to pursue and develop original content ideas based on the needs of the audience.

Your role is to consult, plan, assign and coordinate newsgathering resources to cover the most relevant and impactful stories and events in compliance with CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices and in line with CBC Quebec's goals and objectives.

This position requires someone with initiative, solid editorial judgment, leadership skills, a good contact network, bilingualism and the ability to work well in a team under pressure while maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues.

You bring a deep understanding of audio, digital and visual storytelling. Your curiosity and creativity encourages experimentation to engage with audiences' shifting viewing habits.

You can handle the demands of multiple priorities and deadlines and know how to get the best out of your colleagues. You can make quick decisions when required but you're also a creative thinker.

You strive to broaden the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected in our stories, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media.

You are approachable and supportive and demonstrate your commitment to an inclusive and respectful workplace culture. You are also skilled at navigating conflict and change and at breaking down silos,

For reference purposes the shift is currently from p.m. Monday to Friday. This is subject to change and may involve working on weekends.

Your Responsibilities Include The Following

• Assign video, audio and text to journalists based on audience needs.
• Follow events as they unfold, adjusting assignments as needed to cover breaking news.
• Write, copy edit and vet content for all platforms as required, ensuring all content complies with CBC's journalistic standards and practices.
• Foster a healthy pitch culture and help journalists develop their ideas.
• Provide regular feedback and celebrate great work.
• Lead daily assignment and planning meetings.
• Update the newsroom outlook and other communication tools.
• Plan and chase medium- and long-term assignments and create a bank of story ideas.
• Update and plan our digital lineups, including for our website, video carousel and our FAST channel on connected TVs.
• Keep up with local, regional, national and international news through various sources.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts to source original stories stay on top of story developments.
• Provide additional research, documentation and interviews to support assignments.
• Follow-up on pitches to the newsroom to assess coverage potential and seek information.
• Coordinate with the national assignment editor on stories of interest.
• Coordinate the work of research journalists and interns as needed.
• Arrange schedules of editorial and technical resources to meet coverage needs.
• Order corrections, hold stories or request changes, in collaboration with the Executive Producer and Managing Editor as required.
• Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years' journalism experience or equivalent.
• Extensive general knowledge including current events and issues in Quebec.
• A strong, proven connection to the communities we serve in Quebec, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
• In-depth knowledge of newsroom logistics, production techniques and storytelling formats for video, audio, mobile/web.
• Ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts.
• Strong knowledge of CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Proven ability to foster a vibrant, inclusive and respectful team culture.
• Experience navigating and leading others through periods of significant change.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of digital platforms, ability to keep up with best practices and technological tools/innovations to serve digital audiences.
• Knowledge of production applications including Dalet, iNEWS, Avid, 9CMS.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate on deadline and stay calm under pressure.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Fluent in English and strong working knowledge of French.

Selected Candidates Will Be Tested As Follows

• Interview
• Assignment

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:
1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number Of Openings
1

Work Schedule
Full time